L-Class Coin Holder

This was created for our upcoming Supply Corps auction. My department is trying to get a command coin from each ship in Commander Naval Surfaces Forces Pacific. It was created to hold over 300 coins and will probably be auctioned off with only 90 coins, so the lucky winner better have a collection of his or her own.

Thanks for the comment. It is actually made from Poplar wood with Aniline dyes (red, brown, and black). I went to our local Rockler to purchase some of the nicer woods but they are way to expensive so I just made my own.

I recently visited the Yorktown so your project caught my eye. I checked out your other projects and saw some very nice work. Well done.Excuse my ignorance, what type of coin? I read in one of your previous posts of challenge coins. I’ve never heard of or seen one. Could you post an example for me? What can I say Dad was Army Air Force.

It is usually a small coin or medallion (usually military), bearing an organization’s insignia or emblem and carried by the organization’s members. Traditionally, they are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale. In addition, they are also collected by service members. In practice, challenge coins are normally presented by unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit. They are also exchanged in recognition of visits to an organization.